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1. Begin development of a Technology Plan and update annually. Certify every 3 years. (Action required from applicant.) 2. File Form 470: Competitive Bid. Applicant receives a 'Receipt Acknowledgement Letter' that indicates the date a contract can be signed. (Action required from applicant.) Wait 28 days to receive bids for new services and then choose vendor. 470 only filed once for multi-year contracts. Form 471 Window Opens 4. Applicant receives 'Receipt Acknowledgement Letter' Integrity Assurance. Proof and make corrections per instructions, if necessary. (Vendor also receives notification.) (Action required from applicant.) Applicants receive a 'Funding Commitment Decision Letter' (FCDL). Vendor receives notification of award and requests reimbursement from SLD after services are delivered. SLD reimburses vendor who then reimburses applicant SLD data enters all mailed applications SLD performs Problem Resolution and Program. Applicants will be contacted if there is a problem. File a Form 472 (BEAR Form) (Action required from applicant.) 3. File Form 471: Services Ordered. (Action required from applicant.) 5. File Form 486: Services Flowing. Note: Technology Plan must be certified at this point. (Action required from applicant.) Applicant receives discounted bills Talk to vendors and determine if you should receive discounted bills or reimbursement (Action required from applicant.)